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Chris Wells: As good a Heisman candidate as anyone
You know, when you watch the highlight clips, it really does look like Chris Wells could be the country’s best college football player this season.
He was listed as a favorite just days after the national championship game:
1. Chris Wells, Ohio State—The clear front runner right now after showcasing his skills to the tune of 146 yards and a 65-yard touchdown against LSU that came while everyone in the country was still watching. He’s got speed, power and a stiff arm befitting a Heisman winner. He’s an elite junior running back, a prime NFL prospect, coming off a 1,600-yard season, who plays for a traditional power that will be gunning for a national title in 2008. He’ll get a chance to launch his campaign early with a marquee matchup in the Coliseum against USC and big games against Illinois and Michigan to close it out. In short, he’s set up perfectly for a run at the Heisman.
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By Purvis R. Coley
May 13, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
I agree. I am told that last season he was playing at 50 to 70 percent because of injuries. Rushing for over 1600 yards. Seems to me like a second coming of Jim Brown, who I am told he is close friends with Beanie. This young man doesnt talk much, but his actions speak louder than words on the field of play! GO BUCKS!!!!By d-town
May 13, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
Yes, he had a bad ankle and wrist last year, critical inj’s for a RB but still was a beast. He’ll at least be top 5 in Heisman voting and top 5 in draft.By MAP
May 17, 2008 6:47 AM | Link to this
The year before Eddie George won his Heisman he had a couple of 200 yard games and I told my wife, he might just win the Heisman trophy. I get that same feeling about Beanie Wells. But He can’t control what other players do or what the voters decide.